Ron Washington said he’s a “big fan” of Billy Beane, who gave him a chance to be a major league coach, and later a glowing review to Rangers GM Jon Daniels. That allowed Washington to land his first job as a big league manager. “As I always say, the things that you accomplish in life, it always comes from other people extending themselves to help you,” Washington said, “and he’s certainly been a big part in my career since I finished playing baseball.”